Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM S Lens Review

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM S Sample Photos

Wide | 1/800 sec | f/6.3 | 120.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	Telephoto | 1/1000 sec | f/6.3 | 300.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res
Closest focus varies between 150cm and 250cm depending on the focal length | 1/1250 sec | f/2.8 | 300.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	Focusing is fast enough for capturing erratic subjects | 1/320 sec | f/4.0 | 300.0 mm | ISO 500 High-Res
1/250 sec | f/5.6 | 206.0 mm | ISO 640 High-Res	1/200 sec | f/2.8 | 171.0 mm | ISO 160 High-Res
1/2500 sec | f/2.8 | 252.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	1/160 sec | f/11.0 | 120.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res

Value for Money

Even though there is no other lens that can be directly compared to the optic from Sigma, even if it is only compared directly with 300mm f/2.8 lenses, it still represents decent value for money. For example, Canon's current 300mm f/2.8 lens costs around £5000, and Nikon's costs around £4000. Although both these lenses are most likely optically superior, neither have the convenience of a zoom and the Sigma lens is a reasonable amount less expensive.

Those with a keen eye for a bargain will see that the previous version of this lens can still be picked up from retailers with stock for around £1800. The older version is virtually identical to the latest version, except it doesn't sport the latest updated exterior.

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